Water Pollution Water Pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating the quality of it for other users

1. Water Pollution
Amin Varghese
Roll No. 04
S3, ECE
ICET

2. Water Pollution
 Water Pollution Water Pollution occurs when energy and other materials are
released into the water, contaminating the quality of it for other users.

3. Types of Water Pollution
 Surface water pollution
 Found on the exterior of the Earth's crust, oceans, rivers and lakes
 Groundwater Pollution
 Found in soil or under rock structure or aquifers
 Microbiological pollution
 Microorganisms that thrives on water and fishes that can cause illness to land animals and humans
 Oxygen Depletion pollution
 Microorganisms that in water and feeds on biodegradable substances

4. Different Causes of Water Pollution
 Marine Dumping
 Industrial Waste
 Sewage, mainly from households
 Nuclear waste
 Oil pollution
 Underground storage leaks

5. Effects on Environment
 Toxic water
 Thermal heating
 Our sources of fresh water
 Diseases caused by: Drinking contaminated water, Swimming in polluted water,
Contact with chemically polluted water
 Birds and mammals become coated with oil

6. What You Can Do
 Turn off running water
 Be cautious of what you pour in your sink/flush down your toilet
 Fertilize correctly
 Participate in a clean up
 Join a special society devoted to the prevention of water pollution
 Spread awareness

7. THANK YOU!!!